March 5, 2024 | Company News

CapGen Seeds introduces Colima F1 hybrid papaya

The papaya has optimum fruit size, ranging from 0.8 kg to 1.2 kg, which makes it an ideal choice for markets demanding medium-sized papayas CapGen Seeds introduced Colima F1, a low-growing…

March 1, 2024 | Company News

Thermo Fisher Scientific to inaugurate new office in Indonesia

Company to support advancements in the country’s science and technology sector, with a focus on progressing healthcare, environmental solutions, and food safety Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving…

February 28, 2024 | Academic

Common plants could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find

The researchers found that the Carolina strain of Azolla is more digestible and nutritious for humans than Azolla varieties that grow in the wild and also are cultivated in Asia…

February 28, 2024 | Australia

Australia’s SECOS Group secures $40 Mn to establish CRC

The unprecedented CRC will bring together leaders from international food brands, relevant peak bodies, international and national NGOs, Australian councils, environmental regulators (ie EPA) and others, with a target to…

February 27, 2024 | Academic

German scientists discover new type of apple juice improves heart health

They used a novel squeezing method called a spiral filter press to maximize the polyphenols in apple juice Scientists at Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany have discovered a new type…

February 22, 2024 | Australia

Australian government approves release of QUT-developed GM banana

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has also notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) that it has approved QCAV-4 as suitable for human consumption The Australian Government has issued QUT a…

February 21, 2024 | Academic

Thai Scientists transform coconut jelly bio waste into food ingredients

These additives can be upcycled for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, reducing the need for costly imported additives in Thailand Cello-gum, a groundbreaking innovation by Prof. Dr.…

February 21, 2024 | Academic

Research uncovers reason behind blue colour of blueberries

The chromatic blue-UV reflectance arises from the interaction of the randomly arranged crystal structures of the epicuticular wax with light Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give…

February 20, 2024 | Company News

Valio launches R&D project Food 2.0 in Finland

The Food 2.0 project has been granted EUR 10 million in funding in Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies Valio is launching an extensive research, development and innovation project…

February 16, 2024 | Academic

Korean researchers develop cultured beef rice

The hybrid rice was found to have 8 per cent more protein and 7 per cent more fat than regular rice, with a firmer texture A group of Korean researchers…